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The Moon

Cody Crane - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Did you know that the moon was once part of Earth? Readers will blast off with Rocket to learn fascinating facts like thisand moreall in the pages of this book.
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The Starspun Web

Sinead O'Hart - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy comes a thrilling adventure about a brave girl who finds a portal to parallel worlds, and must protect her secret from the evil forces trying to capture it.All her life, Tess has lived at Miss Ackerbee's orphanage with her friends and her pet tarantula,...
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The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever

Aaron Blabey - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect...
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The Seventh Wish

Kate Messner - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

Charlie feels like she's always coming in last. From her Mom's new job to her sister's life away at college, everything else always seems to be more important than Charlie's upcoming dance competition or science project. Unsure of how to get her family's attention, Charlie comes across...
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Once Upon an Animal Craft

Annalees Lim - Lerner Publications TM
Format: Library Binding

Transform your home into a thriving jungle with these creature-themed craft ideas. Readers will make stuffed sharks, penguin popsicles, colorful birds of paradise, and more! In this charmingly illustrated guide, step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to create each animal-inspired project....
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Awkward

Svetlana Chmakova - Yen Press
Format: Hardcover

Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don't get noticed by the mean kids.Cardinal rule #2 for surviving school: Seek out groups with similar interests and join them.On her first day at her new school, Penelope--Peppi--Torres reminds herself of these basics. But when she trips into a quiet...
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The Legend of Johnny Appleseed

Mark Harasymiw - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Paperback

Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real personJohn Chapman. Chapmans life became legendary as he planted apple trees across the Midwest of the United States in the 1800s. In this entertaining volume, readers will learn about an extraordinary man and his love of nature...
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The Worst Class Trip Ever

Dave Barry - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

In this hilarious novel, written in the voice of eighth-grader Wyatt Palmer, Dave Barry takes us on a class trip to Washington, DC. Wyatt, his best friend, Matt, and a few kids from Culver Middle School find themselves in a heap of trouble-not just with their teachers, who have long lost...
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Inside Hudson Pickle

Yolanda Ridge - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

Cut from AAA hockey last season, seventh-grader Hudson Pickle needs to make the basketball team this year. But, after having an asthma attack at the first tryout, his chances aren't looking good. His former best friend, Trevor, is also trying out. But he won't even speak to Hudson since...
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The Dark Hills Divide: The Land of Elyon, Book 1

Patrick Carman - Scholastic
Format: Hardcover

An extraordinary debut weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, featuring a heroine youll never forget.Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she is set on solving the mystery of what lies beyond...
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